Nigel Harris (born December 7, 1994) is an American football linebacker who is a free agent.
He played college football at South Florida, and signed with the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2017.
He recorded 95 tackles, 1 interception and 1 fumble recovery his sophomore year in 2010, earning Second-team All-Hillsborough honors.
Harris recorded 89 tackles, 1 sack, 1 pass breakups and 2 fumble recoveries his junior year in 2011, garnering Second-team All-Hillsborough recognition.
Harris recorded 117 tackles, 2 sacks, 3 pass breakups, 726 rushing yards and 15 rushing touchdowns his senior season in 2012, earning Associated Press First-team 6A All-State, First-team All-Hillsborough and Honorable Mention All-Suncoast honors.
Harris recorded 301 tackles, 3 sacks, 1 interception, 4 pass breakups and 3 fumble recoveries from 2010 to 2012.
He played in 11 games, all starts at inside linebacker, in 2014, recording 52 solo tackles, 25 tackle assists, 2 sacks, 1 pass breakup, 6 forced fumbles and 2 fumble recoveries.
He played in 47 games, starting 41, during his college career, recording 147 solo tackles, 85 tackle assists, 5.5 sacks, 3 interceptions, 3 pass breakups, 8 forced fumbles and 3 fumble recoveries.
[9][10] On December 13, 2017, Harris was signed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' practice squad.
[27] Harris' brother, Brandon, and cousin, Lindsey Lamar, both played college football at South Florida.